MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,310 km
5,164 miles
SNN
Shannon
Ireland
Distance
8,310 km
5,164 mi / 4,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SNN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Shannon Airport
IATA Code MEX SNN
ICAO Code MMMX EINN
City Mexico City Shannon
Country Mexico Ireland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Dublin
Elevation 7,316 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 52.700000, -8.920000

Mexico City (MEX) to Shannon (SNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Shannon Airport (SNN) in Shannon, Ireland is 8,310 kilometers (5,164 miles / 4,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Mexico City, it's 20:01 in Shannon. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,270 feet between the two airports. Shannon Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shannon (SNN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Shannon Airport (SNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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